noun
- the practice of creating memorable or striking phrases, especially in speech or writing
- the use of empty or pretentious language without substance
Usage: often derogatory
Examples
- The politician’s talent for phrasemaking helped him connect with voters.
- Her speech was full of clever phrasemaking that made complex ideas memorable.
- Critics dismissed his writing as mere phrasemaking without real content.
- The author’s gift for phrasemaking made her quotes widely shared on social media.
- Empty phrasemaking cannot substitute for genuine policy solutions.
- The campaign relied heavily on phrasemaking to create catchy slogans.